The Golden Grove Estate

A stunning and unparalleled Sporting Estate including arguably the finest sea-trout fishery in the United Kingdom. About 10.5 miles (16.9 km) of +44 (0)20 7861 1069 Knight Frank LLP - Farms & Estates sea-trout and salmon fishing on the River Towy together with a diverse 55 Baker Street portfolio of agricultural land, residential and other property, development London W1U 8AN [email protected] opportunitiesFishing and exceptional sportingAgricultural and wildlife. [email protected] 10.5 miles of double bank salmon About 484 acres of pasture land and sea-trout fishing and 125 and woodland. +44 (0)1285 659 771 Knight Frank LLP - Central Region yards of single bank fishing. 60 Dyer Street Sporting and Wildlife Cirencester GL7 2PT Residential The Estate has the benefit of [email protected] Main farmhouse with traditional sporting rights over a total of www.knightfrank.com outbuildings, let cottage, 3,366 acres in the Towy Valley. redundant farmhouse and farmyard buildings, stone barn, covered cattle yards and castle ruins. www.golden-grove-fishing.com +44 (0)1646 621 500 Owen and Owen Chartered Surveyors 142 Main Street, Pembroke Please click here to view video. Pembrokeshire SA71 4HN [email protected] [email protected]

www.owenandowen.co.uk FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. Viewing by appointment only. AS A WHOLE OR IN 3 LOTS. These particulars are intended only as a guide Ro Fawr Beat and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important In all about 659.2 acres (266.7 hectares) freehold and 3,366 acres (1,362 hectares) of sporting rights. Notice on the last page of the brochure. The Estate starts at Llandeilo and runs downstream along the banks of the River Towy to the Village SituationofTHE Llanarthne. GOLDEN The GROVE River ESTATE Towy itself AND rises FISHERY in the Cambrian mountains and flows in a south-westerly direction, passing through the towns of Llandovery, onto Llandeilo and then to Carmarthen where it becomes tidal. The River Towy, also known by its Welsh name, the Afon Tywi, has always been regarded as a world-class sea-trout (or ‘sewin’ in Welsh) destination. The Golden Grove Fishery is by far the longest and best beat on the Towy and constitutes a major part of the river system. The River has a reputation for a substantial run of exceptionally large sea-trout, as well as a significant catch of salmon, and regularly produces more double figure sea-trout than any other river in Britain.

The handsome market town of Llandeilo has a comprehensive range of shops, services and amenities. Additional shops and services can be Localityfound in Carmarthen and Swansea. The area is renowned for its beautiful landscape and good communications. The A40 runs close by and the A48 provides rapid access to the M4 (J49). Swansea has a direct train link to Cardiff and London Paddington. There are a great range of recreational opportunities in the local area. These include fishing on the Towy and neighbouring rivers; hill walking; shooting and stalking; cycling and riding in spectacular mountain scenery; local golf courses; the National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Aberglasney are close by; and there are numerous castles (Dryslywn Castle is included in the purchase as part of Lot 2) and heritage sites.

4 | The Stakes and The Crossing, Ro Fawr Beat

| 5 6 | Dryslwyn Castle

The Golden Grove Estate was established in the sixteenth century by the Vaughans, one of the county’s most illustrious families, until it passed to the Cawdor family in 1804. For a long time Golden Grove was one of the two most important estates in west Wales Historyuntil the majority of the Estate was sold off in the 1970s. However, the Fishery and most of the sporting remained intact. Aptly named, the Estate offers some of the best and most picturesque fishing to be found in the British Isles. The Estate is overlooked by the impressive Dryslwyn Castle, thought to have been built around the 1220s and owned by the Princes of Deheubarth before coming across to the English Crown in 1287 after being besieged. It was partially demolished in the early 15th Century. The remains on the hilltop still look incredibly impressive today. Dryslwyn Castle is included in the sale of Lot 2 although it is leased to and cared for by CADW, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service that helps preserve and maintain ancient sites. Dinefwr Castle on the edge of Llandeilo also overlooks the Estate and creates an impressive The Dragons Head, Glanyrafon Beat backdrop. Dinefwr Castle was formerly the seat of the Lords Dinefwr, a prominent Welsh landowning family and is now owned by The National Trust.

| 7 The first run of fish tends to start in April and these are usually the larger sea-trout. The ThetraditionalFISHING Golden ON method THE TOWYof fishing Grove on the Estate Towy is with a fly at night and the river is perfectly suited for this. Flies used range from small singles to larger flies with flying trebles, waddingtons and light tubes, often fished on a sinking tip line, or even the large mouse type surface flies fished on a floating line. Sea-trout tend to hold in slower water than salmon, and love hiding under banks protected and shaded by overhanging trees. The Towy and Golden Grove in particular has endless such lies and casting is relatively easy. The river is wide enough not to have endless problems with catching trees behind you, and the fine gravel deposits generally make for a very easy smooth bed to wade on. The main sea-trout run is expected to start at the end of May with shoals of smaller fish in the 1.5 to 4lbs bracket entering the system, although there is still usually a good number of larger fish amongst them. Whilst night fishing is the tradition, this requires clear water. Fishing in the day still can work very well, either using dry flies or very small flies if the water is clear. After rain though the river can colour up and as it clears this is the prime time for catching salmon on a fly and sea-trout during the day. Spinning can be very effective in slightly coloured water. Fishing is permitted on Sundays in Wales and there are rarely any mosquitoes or midges. The salmon run starts in early summer and there is a very good autumn run. Essentially the salmon follow the rainfall pattern and when there is a good run of fresh water you tend to get a run of salmon. There is a large dam further up the Towy at Llyn Brianne and releases can ensure a constant flow of water even in low flows. The salmon tend to be in the 10-20lbs bracket although the occasional fish over 20lbs has been caught.

8 | The Golden Grove Fishery is widely regarded as the best sea-trout fishery in Britain, if not Extensive records have been kept for these three beats over the last few Europe. It has a consistent run of fish which has held up very well in recent years. In particular years and these represent about 6.2 miles of the Fishery. This is not the case itTHE produces GOLDEN large GROVE hard-fighting FISHERY sea-trout which can be exceptionally exciting to catch and with the remaining stretches of the fishery being Bridge Farm Beat, Upper hard to land, especially at night. It is seen as a destination for many anglers from all around and Lower Dryslwyn Castle and Typicca Beats where records are scant at the world and for any serious sea-trout aficionado to fish at Golden Grove is definitely one for best. These have had no ghillie and have been variously let to local angling the bucket list. The opportunity to purchase such a vital and long stretch of such a major river clubs or un-fished. We believe that if properly managed there is no reason is unique. why these beats should not be on a par with the rest of the Fishery. The Estate extends to 10.5 miles (16.9 km) virtually all of which is double bank (with the The Towy and Golden Grove is well known for its exceptionally large exception of one field above Llandeilo Bridge which is part of the Bridge Farm Beat – Lot 3). sea-trout. The largest sea-trout landed under the current ghillie’s tenure It is divided into seven separate beats of various lengths. These are, starting from the top, years is one of 21lbs from the Paradise Flats on Cilsane Beat in 2008. This is Bridge Farm Beat, Cilsane, Glanyrafon, Ro Fawr, Upper Dryslwyn Castle, Lower Dryslwyn Castle certainly one of the largest sea-trout caught on a fly anywhere in the UK. and Typicca. We have verified records of 190 sea-trout of 10lbs or more being caught at The current owners have managed the Glanyrafon, Cilsane and the Ro Fawr beat with a full- Golden Grove on just those beats included in Lot 1 alone in the last 9 years. time ghillie, Jamie Harries. These have each been let as five rod beats to regular season rods This averages at more than twenty per season. There is a Golden Grove 10lbs on a rotational basis with equal provision for visiting anglers. The ghillie has also run the sewin club to which lucky anglers are invited to join if they land such a fish. occasional tailored package and sea-trout courses but in general it has been marketed very lightly and there is certainly scope to do more. These beats have been restricted to fly only with spinning permitted in high water. Catch and release is not currently mandatory, but the owners have strongly encouraged such a policy and for the last few seasons well over 90% of all sea-trout caught have been released. Catch and release of salmon on the river is currently mandatory until 16th June.

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Five year average SEA-TROUT CATCH RECORDS FOR GLANYRAFON, CILSANE AND RO FAWR BEATS Glanyrafon 128 181 182 93 102 124 170 287 283 193 Cilsane 162 158 176 154 135 124 234 200 191 176 Ro Fawr 179 119 86 106 149 154 271 240 159 194 Total caught 475 458 444 353 386 402 675 727 633 565 % released 67% 71% 84% 86% 86% 92% 98% 95% 92% 92.6% Number over 5lbs 94 148 89 77 112 128 158 157 136 138 Number over 11 20 15 10 20 22 42 19 20 25 10lbs Largest sea-trout 21 15.75 15.25 14 17 17.5 18.75 16 14.5 16.7 (lbs)

SALMON Glanyrafon 14 3 16 16 21 7 3 14 35 16 Cilsane 30 21 26 18 19 12 9 4 25 14 Ro Fawr 30 19 27 21 34 21 27 15 7 21 Total caught 74 43 69 55 74 40 39 33 67 51 % released 49% 75% 80% 56% 74% 82% 98% 91% 85% 86.6% Largest salmon 21 16 15 16 21 16 17 17 17.5 17.7 (lbs)

| 9 The Estate has the benefit of sporting rights on 3,366 acres which makes it unique in this part of Wales and provides a wonderful oasis for wildlife. The current owners have managed the habitat to aid conservation and have as a result created an exciting wild shoot. In addition to the main river the Estate contains shooting over a huge number of ponds, splashes, marshes, reedbeds, backSporting waters, ox-bows and and Wildlifeother habitat which is fabulous for wildfowl. Amongst many species it is not unusual to see hundreds of snipe, mallard, teal, wigeon and geese. These can be driven or else flighted in the morning, day or at night. Fallow deer have long been present in the Valley and they are often seen on Golden Grove.

Common Swans Cormorant Red Kite Pochard

GreylagSOME OFGeese THE WILDLIFEGoosander COMMONLY SEENBuzzard AT THE GOLDENOyster GROVE Catcher ESTATE Pinkfoot Geese Heron Goshawk Dipper Canada Geese Curlew Merlin Tufted Mallard Snipe Sparrowhawk Kingfisher Common Teal Jack Snipe Kestrel Egret Wigeon Ringed Plover Peregrine Falcon Goldeneye Shoveller Golden Plover Tawny Owl Pheasant Pintail Woodcock Barn Owl Little Owl Fallow Deer Foxes SPECIES REGULARLY SEEN AT GOLDEN GROVE

10 | Pentre-Davis Pool, Ro Fawr Beat

| 11 6.2 miles (10 km) of salmon and sea-trout fishing comprising three contiguous beats, all double bank. Fishing rights on Dinefwr Lake. Lot Glanyrafon 1 Farmhouse and range of traditional and more modern buildings. Fir Tree Bungalow. Further stone barn at Lovelodge and range of redundant cattle yards with development potential. 523.89 acres (212.01 hectares) of freehold land. 2198.5 acres of sporting rights.

12 | The fishing within this Lot amounts to 39 named pools split into three beats as follows: FISHING

Glanyrafron Beat, 1.40 miles of double bank fishing. Cilsane Beat, 2.00 miles of double bank fishing. Ro Fawr Beat, 2.78 miles of double bank fishing.

The five year average for these beats is 51 for salmon and 565 for sea-trout. The largest salmon in 2016 was 17lbs 8oz and was caught on the Cilsane beat. The largest sea-trout in 2016 was 16lbs and was caught on the Dryslwyn beat. These represent prime fishing and the various beats all contain famous pools which have consistently produced trophy sea-trout. On Glanyrafon there is the Pipe Pool and Dragon’s Head, and Cilsane includes the Whistle Pool (so called as the trains used to whistle as they passed right by it on the old line) and Paradise Flats, the Wall Pool and College Pool and the Ro Fawr Beat includes the Stakes and Lloyds. There is good access to all the fishing with well-maintained tracks including the disused railway which runs through the heart of the Estate. Parking is available at various locations along this stretch of the river making the pools very accessible. Please refer back to page 9 for the catch records.

The Wall Pool, Cilsane Beat 21lbs sea-trout from Cilsane Beat

| 13 Set in the heart of Lot 1, Glanyrafon Farmhouse is a traditional To the rear of the farmhouse are a range of farmhouse standing in the middle of its own land with traditional buildings which, subject to the necessary GLANYRAFON FARMHOUSE AND YARD Residentialspectacular views over the river Towy and Dinefwr Castle beyond. planning consents, would be suitable for a variety The property is in good order and has three bedrooms. of other uses including additional accommodation, rod room and ghillie’s store. A large more modern agricultural building also stands adjacent to the traditional buildings.

LOT 1 - GLANYRAFON FARM HOUSE

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: Glanyrafon Farmhouse - 166 sq m (1,787 sq ft) For identification only, not to scale.

14 | Glanyrafon Farm and farmland and the lower section of the Glanyrafon Beat

| 15 Fir Tree Bungalow is a detached three bedroom bungalow currently occupied under a Formerly used as part of the Estate’s cattle rearing enterprise, these provide considerable secure tenancy. development potential, subject to the necessary planning consents. FIR TREE BUNGALOW LOVELODGE BARN AND REDUNDANT COVERED CATTLE YARDS

Traditional stone building

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: Fir Tree Bungalow - 87 sq m (937 sq ft) For identification only, not to scale. LOT 1 - FIR TREE BUNGALOW

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Agricultural buildings

16 | GROUND FLOOR The Crossing Pool with College Pool beyond the Bridge on Ro Fawr Beat

417.25 acres of productive fertile predominantly level farmland. The Towy Valley with its deep rich alluvial This lot includes 2198.5 acres of sporting rights, a significant proportion of the sporting and conservation soil is renowned for its exceptional grassland with some of the land suitable for arable cropping as well. element of the Estate, as well as covenants over a number of farms which they cover. It includes a number TheFARMLAND land is let mainly to local farmers on a variety of Tenancy Agreements with both the land at Glanyrafon ofSPORTING ponds such AND as PantglasWILDLIFE pond, Duck Pond wood, Ro Fawr splash, the Island pool, Railway Hut pond, the (37 acres) and Lovelodge (77 acres) being available for early possession if required. Further details Whistle Pool pond, and College pond. available on request from the Agents. Fallow deer can often be seen on the property, especially around the Island and reed beds at the bottom of the Ro Fawr Beat. There are also fishing rights over the lake below Dinefwr Castle which can produce some excellent pike fishing, with fish over 20lbs being regularly landed there.

| 17 4.1 miles of salmon and sea-trout fishing split into three beats, mostly double bank. Dryslwyn Castle ruins, Upper & Lower Dryslwyn Castle Beats and Typicca Beat. Various ponds, splashes, backwaters and ox-bows which attract large numbers of waders Lotand wildfowl.2 Oak Wood Pond, Snipe Marshes at Beiliglas, various oxbows and other habitats. 51.94 acres of agricultural land. 992.9 acres of sporting rights. In all about 116.15 acres (47.00 hectares).

The fishing within this lot amounts to 19 named pools split into three beats as follows:

FISHING Upper Dryslwyn Castle Beat, 1.73 miles of double bank fishing. Lower Dryslwyn Castle Beat, 1.45 miles of double bank fishing.

Upper Dryslwyn Castle Beat Typicca Beat, 0.92 miles of double bank fishing.

Lower Drylswyn Castle Beat. In addition to the superb fishing, the River Towy provides a haven for wildfowl

18 | Dryslwyn Castle and the Dryslwyn Beat with Dryslwyn Flats Pool in the foreground and Alegries Pool in the distance

| 19 409 metres of double bank and 114 metres of single bank fishing. Bridge Farmhouse and Buildings. 19.16 acres (7.75 hectares) of freehold land. Lot 8.7 acres3 of sporting rights.

Next to Llandeilo Bridge the property has been redundant for a number of years and is currently in a dilapidated condition. This property has excellent access to Llandeilo which is within easy walking distance. This is a unique chance to acquire a property with a stunning view overlooking its own stretch of double bank fishing on the Towy.

20 | Further Single parcel land of good available quality land on aby gentle slope. Suitable for grass, forage or separateLOTcereal 4 ‘JUNCTION production, negotiation LAND’ with road frontage. In all about 8.13 acres (3.29 Hectares).

Potential development site located on the edge of the market town of Ffairfach, with LOTviews 5 ‘PLOT extending AT FFAIRFACH’ across the valley. In all about 0.84 acres (0.34 hectares).

Small development plot with road frontage in the market town of Ffairfach. LOT 6 ‘LAND AT FFAIRFACH’ In all about 2.55 acres (1.03 hectares).

Old Bridge Pool, Bridge Farm Beat

| 21 A470 Although the agricultural land would be eligible for the Welsh The Estate comes with the benefit of extensive covenants over A483 A487 Government’s Basic Payment Scheme, as the land has been let, numerous properties. Please contact the Agents for further SUBSIDY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES COVENANTS Generalthe Vendor does Remarks not hold any Basic and Payment Stipulations Scheme Entitlements. information. A44 The land is not subject to any environmental schemes. A483

A470 Carmarthenshire County Council. Tel: 01267 234567. A487 Only those mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales sale. All others such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and LOCAL AUTHORITY FIXTURES AND FITTINGS A44 garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available A482 by separate negotiation. The sale is subject to all rights of way, either public or private, A487 wayleaves, easements and other rights of way whether these A483 A470 A438 RIGHTS OF WAY A485 are specifically referred to or not. In addition, the proposed Towy A482 Llangadog Glanyrafon Farmhouse - Mains electricity, private water supply, Valley Cycleway if implemented will provide a green off road cycle PEMBROKSHIRE private drainage, oil-fired central heating. COAST A40 NATIONAL PARK way between Llandeilo and Carmarthen. It is proposed that the BRECON SERVICES Llandeilo Fir Tree Bungalow - Mains electricity, mains water, private Carmarthen BEACONS route will predominantly follow the old railway line. Golden GroveA40 NATIONAL PARK A465 A40 A4069 drainage and oil fired central heating. Ffairfach Estate Limited has had a positive dialogue with Carmarthenshire A4067 A470 A40 Ammanford A465 County Council to ensure necessary safeguards to protect A484 A477 A474 Should any sale of the property, or any right attached to it the sporting interest and access provision. To date no formal A465 M4 become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall agreement has been entered into. Further details are available A470 beVAT payable by the purchaser in addition to the contract price. from the agents. Swansea M4

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